08 Jun 2021

Netflix's 'Geeked Week' Day-2: 'Money Heist,' 'The Sandman' and others

Yesterday, we got a sneak peek at Netflix's Geeked Week, a virtual event where fans were treated with new teasers, announcements, and cast interviews from their favorite shows, movies, and anime.

Alexander Zverev reaches 2021 French Open semis

Alexander Zverev has reached the semis of the 2021 French Open after cruising past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in straight sets.

All you need to know about Apple's SharePlay

The unrelenting global pandemic may have made it impossible to Netflix and chill, but Apple has a solution: SharePlay. The iPhone maker revealed the latest iOS 15 update to FaceTime at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

2021 French Open: Pavlyuchenkova beats Rybakina to reach semis

Women's doubles pair Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Elena Rybakina faced each other in the quarter-finals of the 2021 French Open.

Apple unveils new macOS Monterey, refreshed Safari browser at WWDC

Apple's four-day-long worldwide developer conference (WWDC) kicked off on June 7 with a keynote address by CEO Tim Cook.

Apple announces improvements for iPadOS, iCloud, and watchOS at WWDC

Apple's worldwide developer conference (WWDC) is officially underway. So far, Apple has unveiled the new iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and a host of accompanying features including an iCloud subscription service.

France President Emmanuel Macron slapped in face; 2 arrested

French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face during a walkabout in southern France on Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's leaked renders reveal five color options

Samsung is gearing up to launch its new Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in August this year, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 models.

2021 Triumph Speed Twin's pre-bookings now open in India

Triumph Motorcycles has started accepting pre-bookings for its 2021 Speed Twin bike in India. Interested buyers can book the two-wheeler at any Triumph dealership against a token amount of Rs. 50,000.

'Aag Lagi Hai' review: Censor Board for music please?

The lyrical video of Shehbaz Badesha's new single Aag Lagi Hai is out now on YouTube.

Samsung's The Frame QLED 4K TV launched at Rs. 62,000

Samsung has launched the latest version of its The Frame TV in India at a starting price of Rs. 61,990. It comes in five screen sizes ranging from 43-inch to 75-inch.

COVID-19: J&K village first in India to vaccinate all adults

A remote hamlet in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir has become the first village in India to vaccinate its entire adult population against the novel coronavirus.

Ford Maverick compact pick-up truck, with two engines choices, launched

US automaker Ford has revealed its smallest pick-up truck, the Maverick. It is offered in three variants: XL, XLT, and LARIAT, and the bookings are currently open.

LA schedule of 'The Gray Man' finished, Dhanush headed home

The Gray Man has wrapped up its shooting in Los Angeles.

Tamara Zidansek beats Paula Badosa to reach French Open semis

Tamara Zidansek has beaten the in-form Paula Badosa of Spain in their quarter-final clash at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Honda announces Rs. 3,500 cashback offer on its Livo bike

Japanese automaker Honda has introduced a cashback offer of 5% (up to Rs. 3,500) for its Livo commuter bike in India.

Realme GT 5G to be launched globally on June 15

Realme will launch its GT 5G handset in the global markets on June 15, the company has confirmed. To recall, it had debuted in China in March this year.

Everything you should know about I-T Department's new e-filing portal

The Indian government's Income Tax (I-T) department has started using its new taxpayer-friendly portal. The new website (www.incometax.gov.in) replaces the old one (www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in).

'I was wrong': Chidambaram withdraws statement on Centre's vaccine policy

Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram today withdrew his comments criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the central government's shift in vaccination policy.

'Ray' trailer: When you think you're God and fail miserably

When skilled actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Kay Kay Menon and Ali Fazal come together to narrate stories revolving around "ego, betrayal, revenge and envy," expect nothing less than firecrackers.

This is how OnePlus Nord CE 5G will look like

OnePlus is gearing up to introduce its new mid-range smartphone, the Nord CE 5G, in India on June 10.

Xiaomi confirms Mi 11 Lite's debut in India

Xiaomi India's Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed the arrival of Mi 11 Lite in India. However, the official launch date is yet to be revealed.

Major websites including Amazon, The Guardian, CNN, Reddit down

A global internet outage (now resolved) was reported by several internet users around 3 PM Indian Standard Time. The disruption has affected a number of websites including news portals such as CNN, The New York Times, and The Guardian in addition to platforms such as Reddit.

ICC Player of the Month Award: Hasan, Mushfiqur get nominated

Pakistan cricket team pacer Hasan Ali and Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim have been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month Award for May.

Free vaccines; on-site registration: Centre revises COVID-19 vaccination policy

The central government on Tuesday issued revised guidelines for its COVID-19 vaccination policy.

BUGATTI's CHIRON Super Sport is a limited-run 1,577hp hypercar

French automaker BUGATTI has revealed its super exclusive CHIRON Super Sport hypercar. Its production will be limited to just nine units and deliveries will start in early 2022.

Mahatma Gandhi's great-granddaughter sentenced to 7-year imprisonment in South Africa

Ashish Lata Ramgobin, 56, great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a court in South Africa in connection with a six million rand (official currency of South Africa) fraud and forgery case, PTI reported.

OnePlus's most affordable 5G smartphone officially previewed

OnePlus is gearing up to announce a new Nord N200 5G model as its most affordable 5G smartphone yet.

Mahhi Vij pens note after brother (25) succumbs to COVID-19

Laagi Tujhse Lagan actress Mahhi Vij lost her 25-year-old brother to COVID-19 recently. She had shared this unfortunate news on social media.

UEFA Euro 2020: Decoding the title contenders

The postponed UEFA Euro 2020 is set to start this Friday with Italy facing Turkey.

US study gives further credence to Wuhan Lab leak theory

After US President Joe Biden revealed that the intelligence community is now exploring the lab-leak hypothesis, a US government national laboratory has backed the theory postulating SARS-CoV-2 virus leaking from the virology labs in Wuhan, according to The Wall Street Journal report.

Samsung Tab A7 Lite's India launch set for June 23

Samsung will launch its budget-friendly Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, in India on June 23, an Amazon microsite has confirmed.

Apurva Agnihotri quits 'Anupamaa' barely months after joining the show

Apurva Agnihotri, who had joined the top-rated daily soap Anupamaa a few months ago as Dr. Advait Khanna, bid adieu to it recently, with an emotional post.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV debuts in India at Rs. 2.43 crore

Mercedes-Benz has launched its first-ever Maybach-branded SUV in India, called the Mercedes-Maybach GLS. It is a part of the brand's plans to launch 15 models in the country this year.

Coronavirus: India reports under 1 lakh cases after 63 days

India on Tuesday reported under one lakh COVID-19 cases for the first time in 63 days. Over 60% of the new cases are concentrated in the five worst-hit states.

UP hospital snapped oxygen supply, 22 patients died within minutes

The Uttar Pradesh government said it has launched an inquiry after a purported video of the owner of a private hospital in Agra has surfaced, where he claimed to have cut off the oxygen supply of patients admitted there on April 26.

iQOO Z3 5G goes official in India at Rs. 20,000

Expanding its portfolio of 5G smartphones in India, Vivo-backed iQOO has launched the Z3 5G model at a starting price of Rs. 19,990. It is available for purchase via Amazon.

India's tour of Lanka to be played between July 13-25

The Indian cricket team's tour of Sri Lanka will be held between July 13-25.

POCO's first 5G smartphone arrives in India at Rs. 14,000

POCO has launched its first 5G smartphone, the M3 Pro 5G, in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 13,999 and will go on sale starting June 14 via Flipkart.

Aprilia launches track-only RS 660 Trofeo sports bike in Europe

Aprilia has launched a track-only version of its RS 660 motorbike in Europe, called the Trofeo.

Mariah Carey leaves Jay-Z's Roc Nation, talks about 'explosive situation'

Recently, internet was buzzing with the news about Mariah Carey quitting Jay-Z's management company Roc Nation after an "explosive meeting" with him.

2022 Kia Sportage, with new styling and technical upgrades, unveiled

Kia has unveiled the new-generation Sportage SUV for the global markets. It shares some details with its Hyundai sibling, the 2022 Tucson.

India beat Bangladesh as Sunil Chhetri surpasses Lionel Messi's tally

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has gone past the legendary Lionel Messi in terms of international goals.

Everything Apple revealed about iOS 15 at WWDC 2021

On June 7, Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). We previously reported that Apple is expected to announce major operating system updates for all its products running on iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.

Realme C25s, with Helio G85 chipset, launched at Rs. 10,000

Realme has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the C25s, in India. The handset carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 9,999 and will go on sale tomorrow i.e. June 9 via Flipkart.

Lamborghini Huracan EVO RWD Spyder launched at Rs. 3.5 crore

Italian automaker Lamborghini has launched the fourth iteration of its Huracan EVO supercar in India, called the RWD Spyder.

Gangrene, hearing loss suggest Delta variant more severe, say doctors

Delta, the coronavirus variant that triggered India's devastating second wave of the pandemic, is definitely highly contagious, according to experts and multiple studies.

Tata Harrier Dark Edition is now available in three variants

Tata Motors has informed dealerships not to accept bookings for the XT, XZ, and XZA variants of its Harrier Dark Edition SUV. This implies that the car will only be available in sunroof-equipped XT+, XZ+, and XZA+ trims from now on.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 will be offered in four colors

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Z Flip3 smartphone in August this year. In the latest development, tipster Ice Universe has revealed the color options for the handset.

NewsBytes Briefing: Tinder makes it easier for cheaters, and more

Tinder's very nature makes it unviable for cheaters. While fake profiles don't get you anywhere, using your real identity will get you spotted and ratted out by common friends.

Discounts worth Rs. 41,000 on Maruti Suzuki NEXA cars

In a bid to increase sales this June, Maruti Suzuki is offering great deals on its range of NEXA cars in India, including the Ignis, Baleno, S-Cross, and Ciaz.

OnePlus 9 Pro receives HDR video recording feature via update

OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS 11.2.7.7 update for the 9 and 9 Pro smartphones in India.

07 Jun 2021

'Geeked Week': All the new releases coming on Netflix

Netflix always ups its game and impresses, every single time.

Was thrashed brutally, abducted from Antigua to Dominica: Mehul Choksi

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi—accused in the Rs. 13,500-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case—claimed he was thrashed and abducted by some men claiming to be Antiguan policemen on May 23, the day he mysteriously went missing from Antigua and Barbuda.

Class-action lawsuit alleges Dell misled buyers with 'unprecedented upgradeability' claims

Apple makes it clear that to get an upgrade, customers have to buy a new MacBook. Meanwhile, in 2019, Dell's subsidiary Alienware launched the Area-51m R1 laptop claiming that it offered "unprecedented upgradeability".

French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Sinner, storms into quarter-final

Spanish maestro has stormed into the quarter-final of the 2021 French Open by defeating Italy's Jannik Sinner.

Tinder finally unveils feature to block people on the app

With the growing availability of COVID-19 vaccinations, the popular dating app Tinder is anticipating a "post-pandemic uncuffing season" to follow.

Pune: Major fire breaks out at chemical factory; 18 dead

In a major tragedy, at least 18 employees of a chemical factory located in Pune, Maharashtra lost their lives while many are still missing as a massive fire broke out at the company's sanitizer manufacturing unit on Monday.

'Indian Idol-12': Ajay Maken feels Anjali Gaikwad didn't 'deserve elimination'

The latest episode of Indian Idol 12 saw Anjali Gaikwad getting eliminated, sparking huge uproar on social media.

French Open: Novak Djokovic reaches quarter-final after Lorenzo Musetti retires

World number Novak Djokovic has reached the quarter-final of 2021 French Open after an intense encounter against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti.

Realme X9 and X9 Pro's prices and specifications leaked

Realme is working toward launching its new X-series smartphones, called the X9 and X9 Pro. They will succeed the Realme X7 and X7 Pro models, which were announced in China last September.

Benefits worth Rs. 80,000 announced on Nissan KICKS SUV

In order to increase sales this month, Japanese automaker Nissan has announced attractive discounts on its KICKS SUV in India.

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Tipster suggests Twitter is actively developing new Super Follow feature

Shortly after unveiling the Twitter Blue subscription model, the microblogging platform has resumed work on exploring another monetization avenue, according to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong. She had recently tweeted that Twitter is working on the application process for Super Follow.

'Tiger 3': Set built in SRPF Ground, Mumbai, being demolished

Sets for Tiger 3 are being dismantled, said reports.

Ahead of launch, SKODA commences production of KUSHAQ SUV

SKODA will launch its latest compact SUV, the KUSHAQ, in India later this month. The company has started the production of the car and the first unit has been rolled off the assembly line at SKODA's Pune plant.

'777 Charlie' teaser: The adventurous journey of a four-pawed protagonist

Makers released the teaser of the upcoming multilingual drama 777 Charlie recently, and it presents a fulfilling, heartwarming premise.

COVID-19: Delhi to vaccinate all above 45 within 4 weeks

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a new mass vaccination drive—called Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination—for immunizing everyone above the age of 45 years in the national capital against COVID-19 within the coming four weeks.

'Cruella 2' is happening at Disney, will Emma Stone return?

Disney+ is planning a sequel to Cruella already.

Ahead of launch, OnePlus TV U1S series' prices leaked

OnePlus's official document, which had revealed the prices of Nord CE 5G smartphone, has also given away key details about the company's U1S series of TVs that will debut in India on June 10.

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh apologizes for glorifying Jarnail Singh

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has issued a public apology for paying tribute to Khalistani terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Central government to give free vaccines to states: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation, speaking on the COVID-19 situation and the vaccination policy in the country.

'Jagame Thandhiram' music review: Santhosh Narayanan weaves magic, yet again

Dhanush is back to enthrall us with Jagame Thandhiram.

Yamaha FZ-X could be launched in India on June 18

Japanese automaker Yamaha has sent out invitations for a virtual launch event in India on June 18. The details about the event are still under the wraps but the company is expected to announce its all-new FZ-X bike.

CBSE asks schools to complete all assessments by June 28

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today asked all schools affiliated to it to complete their practical evaluations and internal assessments by the end of this month, in case these processes are still pending because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tata Motors discontinues certain diesel variants of Nexon SUV

Tata Motors has discontinued a few diesel variants of its Nexon SUV in India, according to Team-BHP. The eliminated trims include the XE, XMA, XZ, and XZA+ (S) variants, and dealers have stopped accepting bookings for these trims.

WhatsApp spotted working on Flash Calls feature for login verification

Facebook-owned messaging giant WhatsApp could soon let you verify your logins using phone calls instead of the six-digit verification codes it has used until now.

Vivo Y73 to be launched in India on June 10

Vivo has confirmed the arrival of its latest Y-series smartphone, the Y73, in India on June 10.

IMA seeks Modi's intervention over attacks on doctors, misinformation campaigns

In the wake of attacks on several doctors, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his personal intervention to ensure "optimum milieu" for medical professionals in India so they can work without fear.

Dilip Kumar is currently 'on oxygen support, not on ventilator'

Veteran actor Dilip Kumar is currently "on oxygen support, not on ventilator," his doctors have confirmed.

IPL to resume on September 19, final on October 15

The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season is set to resume on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while the final will take place on October 15.

2021 Ducati Panigale V4 motorcycle debuts at Rs. 23.5 lakh

Italian automaker Ducati has launched its 2021 Panigale V4 sports bike in India. It is offered in two variants: standard and S.

Delhi, Mumbai, TN begin reopening from COVID-19 lockdown. What changes?

After seeing the world's worst coronavirus outbreak, India's COVID-19 situation is finally improving.

Ahead of launch, Toyota Land Cruiser appears in teaser videos

Toyota is all prepared to unveil the new-generation Land Cruiser (aka LC300) on June 9. In the latest development, the automaker has released a couple of teasers, revealing the SUV's front fascia and other design elements.

'The Family Man 3' being planned? Manoj Bajpayee shares update

Last month, it was reported that The Family Man 3 is being planned, and its makers have even finalized the story thread for the same.

England vs New Zealand: Trent Boult could play second Test

New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is likely to participate in the second Test against England after the UK relaxed the quarantine protocols.

BS6-compliant Ducati Diavel 1260 bike launched at Rs. 18.5 lakh

Italian automaker Ducati has launched its BS6-compliant Diavel 1260 motorbike in India. It is offered in an 'S' variant as well.

'Peaches' remix: Ludacris, Usher, Snoop Dogg's rap elevate the original

Justin Bieber has dropped the remix audio of his song Peaches, featuring Ludacris, Usher and Snoop Dogg, on his YouTube channel.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's pricing details leaked

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in August. In the latest development, a Korean publication Herald has leaked the pricing details of the handset.

PM Modi to address nation at 5:00pm today: Details here

PM Narendra Modi is set to address the nation on Monday at 5:00pm where he is expected to speak on the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country as well as the vaccination drive.

Suzuki Katana Streetfighter custom bike, with a 999cc engine, revealed

Sponsored by Suzuki's Vintage Parts program, Team Classic Suzuki has created a custom Katana streetfighter bike as a 'lockdown project.' It is unclear whether it will enter production.

iQOO U3x Standard Edition, with MediaTek Helio G80 processor, launched

iQOO has launched a new 'Standard Edition' of its U3x smartphone in China. The handset comes as a watered-down version of the iQOO U3x 5G model, which was announced in March.

Netizens' choice: Netflix wins OTT fight against Prime, Disney+ Hotstar

OTT media service has undoubtedly received a boost due to the pandemic.

Infinix NOTE 10 series launched in India at Rs. 11,000

Chinese tech giant Infinix has launched its NOTE 10 series of smartphones in India. The line-up includes the NOTE 10 and NOTE 10 Pro models, and starts at Rs. 10,999.

COVID-19: India reports 1L new cases, lowest in 61 days

India continues to see an improvement in its COVID-19 situation as the country reported just above one lakh new cases in the past 24 hours.

World's quickest car axed before entering production: Details here

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Model S Plaid+, which was unveiled in January, has been canceled.

Patrick Wilson reveals 'Aquaman 2' starts shooting 'in a month'

Just days after The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It hit HBO Max and US theaters, its actor Patrick Wilson teased that his upcoming project Aquaman 2 would be "bigger and better."

TECNO SPARK 7T to debut in India on June 11

As an upgraded version of its SPARK 7 smartphone, TECNO will launch the SPARK 7T in India on June 11, the company has confirmed.

2021 Audi S5 Sportback (facelift) review: Should you buy it?

Audi has been on a launching spree in India and a majority of these new cars are aimed at the performance end of the spectrum.

OnePlus Nord CE 5G will cost around Rs. 23,000

OnePlus has accidentally leaked the Nord CE 5G's pricing details ahead of its debut in India on June 10.

Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV becomes up to Rs. 1.5 lakh costlier

Mercedes-Benz has hiked the prices of its second-generation GLA SUV, which was launched in India last month.

Robinson suspended from international cricket: All you need to know

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been suspended from international cricket after his controversial tweets from 2012 and 2013 were highlighted recently.

'Reminiscence' trailer: 'Nothing is more addictive than the past'

Reminiscence, a sci-fi thriller, takes you through a flooded Miami, while Hugh Jackman is looking to find the truth behind his client's disappearance.

Hydroxychloroquine, Ivermectin, other drugs dropped from new COVID-19 guidelines

The Indian Health Ministry has revised the COVID-19 management guidelines, dropping the use of various medicines - including Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin - for asymptomatic and mild coronavirus cases.

AIIMS-Delhi begins screening children for COVAXIN clinical trials from today

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi will begin screening children from Monday to conduct clinical trials of the indigenously developed, Bharat Biotech's vaccine against COVID-19, COVAXIN.

Sun poisoning: Here's everything on the severe form of sunburn

We all use sunscreen in summers to protect the skin. However, there's still a good chance that one might end up with sunburn or sun poisoning.

Oxygen concentrator: How to buy and use one at home

With the second wave of COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the healthcare system, it has become necessary for symptomatic patients to rely on a host of medical equipment at home.

KYMCO KRV 180 maxi-style scooter goes official in China

Taiwanese automaker KYMCO has unveiled its KRV 180 maxi-style scooter at the Beijing Motor Show in China. Its availability in India seems unlikely.

Amit Rai to helm Akshay Kumar's 'Oh My God! 2'?

Speculations have been abuzz that social comedy OMG: Oh My God! will be returning with a sequel soon and latest reports suggest makers have locked in on Amit Rai as the director.

2021 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied testing; design details revealed

German automaker Porsche is expected to unveil its 2021 911 GT3 RS model later this year.